Senior Accountant / Finance - Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi Speaking
Posted:
Company Details
Name:CDL Human Resource
Industry:
Consulting
Website:
http://cdl.co.ke/
Description:
CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.
Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Accounting, Finance
Job Description
- To drive financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance by overseeing financial reporting, managing core accounting functions, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial insights and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & MIS
- Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and variance analysis
- Provide actionable insights to management to support business performance and cost optimization
- Monitor financial KPIs and highlight risks and opportunities
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Oversee end-to-end AR/AP processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and supplier payments
- Perform regular reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Strengthen credit control processes and manage aging reports
- Inventory & Cost Accounting
- Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and reconciliation across multiple business units
- Ensure accuracy in cost allocation, stock movements, and reporting
- Work closely with operations to minimize stock variances and losses
- Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax regulations, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and other statutory obligations
- Prepare and file accurate tax returns within deadlines
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as required
- Financial Close & Controls
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Support audit processes and implement recommendations for continuous improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key liaison between finance and business units, including suppliers and partners
- Leverage language skills to facilitate smooth communication and negotiations with regional stakeholders
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified (CPA / ACCA / CA, Inter CA), MBA Finance
- 5–8 years of relevant experience
- Strong in MIS, reporting, and Excel/ERP systems
- Language Skills: English, Swahili, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi.
- Candidates with experience in trading, logistics, petroleum, or FMCG sectors are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates who are non-Kenyan passport holders and possess permanent residency are encouraged to apply.
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